Revamping Workspaces, Talent Acquisition Processes, and DEI Initiatives With Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas is the Chief People Officer at Curative, where he’s responsible for talent acquisition, leadership training, professional development, and employee engagement and retention. Curative is the healthcare staffing arm of Doximity, the largest and fastest-growing professional medical network.

Michael, a seasoned healthcare staffing and recruiting professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry, has been with the company for nearly three years, previously holding C-Suite roles at Allied Staffing Network, Medestar, and Fidelis Partners, LLC.

Talent pools are constantly changing, and so are their expectations for how companies attract, hire, and retain employees. How can you adapt to the changes and ensure you’re finding the perfect candidates for your company?

The pandemic made talent acquisition challenging, especially for Michael Douglas and his team at Curative. But instead of letting tough times get the best of them, the Curative team pivoted. They revamped their work environment with a new office, implemented the Topgrading system for a consistent hiring process, took to social media to discover new candidates, and improved their culture through DEI initiatives. How did the Curative team do it, and what strategies can you take from their experience? 

In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau is joined by Michael Douglas, Chief People Officer at Curative, to talk about revamping work environments and talent acquisition processes. Michael discusses the shifting landscape of the talent pool, tips to attract and retain A players, and how to strengthen your hiring methods. Stay tuned!